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Martellus Bennett catches all three targets in Week 5.

Bennett gained 53 yards on his three receptions against the Cowboys, including a nice catch down the field on a deep ball for 33 yards. It’s good to see Bennett do something down the field after it seemed like most of his catches were all in the flat for little gains recently. This was his first game over 50 yards this season, and Bennett probably should not be in fantasy lineups against Minnesota next week.

10/9/17 - 02:31 PM ET

Dion Sims catches 27-yard touchdown in win over the Ravens.

It was the tight end’s first score of the season, and he finished Sunday’s game with two catches for 42 yards. Sims led or tied the team-lead in all receiving categories, as the Bears stayed on the ground to pickup a road victory in Baltimore. The 26-year-old isn’t a fantasy option next week against Carolina.

10/16/17 - 10:16 AM ET

Brice Butler caught two passes for 57 yards in Sunday’s loss to Green Bay.

The highlight came early in the game with a 49-yard jump ball that it looked like he might be able to run and score after, but he only had an eight-yard reception after that. Butler is a good fourth receiver, but he’s not a reliable fantasy option with everyone healthy for Dallas. The team has a bye in Week 6.

10/9/17 - 02:31 PM ET

Jordan Howard carries the Bears to overtime victory against the Ravens.

Howard rushed 36 times for 167 yards, including a 53-yard run in overtime to set up the game-winning field goal. He also caught a nine-yard pass. Perhaps the most under-appreciated player in the NFL, Howard proved once again that he’s an elite player who’s capable of single-handedly carrying his team. The second-year back is on pace for another 1,300-yard season, and he’ll look to keep it going against the Panthers next Sunday. Whether or not they have linebacker Luke Kuechly, Howard needs to be in all fantasy lineups.

10/16/17 - 10:14 AM ET

Davante Adams scores game-winning touchdown against the Cowboys.

Just ten days after getting taken off on a stretcher after a brutal hit to the head against the Bears, Adams played an amazing game for Green Bay, catching seven of 11 targets for 66 yards and two touchdowns. The first touchdown was on a ten-yard dime of a throw by Aaron Rodgers to the end zone, where Adams stretched to make a nice catch. And the second score came on a high-pointed back-shoulder throw with 11 seconds to go in the game. The fourth-year receiver showed off his near-40-inch vertical, just as he has the last couple of seasons. Adams has the second-most touchdowns behind teammate Jordy Nelson since the start of last season, and he’ll be a good option despite a difficult matchup in Week 6 against the Vikings.

10/9/17 - 02:29 PM ET

Tarik Cohen handles 15 touches, throws for touchdown in overtime win.

Cohen rushed 14 times for 32 yards and caught one pass for 14 yards, so he was mostly held in check by the Ravens. He did, however, complete his only pass of the game—a 21-yard touchdown to Zach Miller on a trick play. The workload is encouraging, but the rookie still handled just 28% of the carries, as starter Jordan Howard rushed it 36 times against Baltimore. Cohen remains a solid FLEX in PPR leagues as the Bears host the Panthers in Week 7.

10/16/17 - 10:09 AM ET

Jason Witten caught eight passes for 61 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Packers.

Witten led the team in catches and yards, but he also lost a fumble in a 35-31 defeat. The veteran tight end heads into the Week 6 bye with 27 catches through five games. He’ll be a TE1 option in PPR leagues in Week 7 against San Francisco, but there are higher upside options in standard leagues.

10/9/17 - 02:28 PM ET